Travel rules change

CANBERRA: Australia has stopped quarantinefree travel for New Zealanders, after three Covid19 cases were recorded in Auckland.

The arrangement was set up so people could fly from New Zealand to Australia without needing to spend 14 days in a quarantine hotel.

However, Australia’s medical panel decided late on Sunday night to change the system.

It means any New Zealanders who fly into Australia from yesterday will have to spend a fortnight in hotel quarantine; the rule will be reassessed by Australian authorities after three days.